Nutrition Services Aide Jobs in Edison, NJ

A Nutrition Services Aide plays an essential role in the nutrition industry by providing support in aspects of dietary planning and food service management. They are mainly responsible for preparing and serving meals, maintaining dietary records, providing patient education on nutritional requirements, and maintaining sanitation standards in food preparation areas. They are also involved in coordinating dietary needs with doctors and dietitians, ensuring that patients or clients receive appropriate meals based on their health conditions or dietary restrictions. These professionals work in various settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and other institutions that provide food services.

To be a Nutrition Services Aide, one needs to have a high school diploma or equivalent, and some positions may require a certification in food handling or nutrition services. They should have excellent organizational and multitasking skills, knowledge of dietary practices, and proficiency in using kitchen equipment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are also crucial as they often interact with patients, clients, and healthcare providers. Prior to becoming a Nutrition Services Aide, a person may have roles as a kitchen assistant, food service worker, or dietary aide, which would provide them with necessary experience in food handling and preparation, basic nutrition, and dietary services.

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Food Service Worker

  • Elizabeth, NJ (15 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ (15 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

Job Title: Food Service Worker Location: WILLIAMSON STREET Department Name: Dietary - Management Req #: ... Status: Hourly Shift: Evening Pay Range: $16.70 - $16.70 per hour Pay Transparency: The...

Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER position. Location : Schindler Elevator - 20 Whippany Road #122, Morristown, NJ 07960. Note: online applications...

Food Service Worker (Part Time)

  • Piscataway, NJ (4 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Piscataway, NJ (4 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

Location : Rutgers Athletics - 1 Scralet Knight Way, Piscataway, NJ 08854. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Part time schedule....

Food Service Worker -Full Time -Day - Hillsborough NJ, Area

  • Belle Mead, NJ (14 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Belle Mead, NJ (14 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: + Previous experience with or knowledge of nutrition/dietetics. + Excellent customer service skills....

Food Service Worker, Deli

  • Rahway, NJ (8 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rahway, NJ (8 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Job Title: Food Service Worker Location: RWJ Rahway Department: Dietary-Management Req#: ... Status: Full-Time Shift: Evening Pay Range: $17.04 - $17.04 per hour Pay Transparency: The above...

Food Service Worker Senior-PT evening-Dietary -Management-Trinitas Regional Medical Center

  • Elizabeth, NJ (15 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ (15 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

, communicate if patient refusing meals; pick up trays post meal and bring trucks back to kitchen deliver nourishments,& check nourishment refrigerators; act as a liaison between patients and Food Nutrition...

Whole Body Associate Team Leader (Body Care, Makeup, Vitamins, Nutrition Assistant Department Manager)

  • Lebanon, NJ (23 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lebanon, NJ (23 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Assists the Team Leader in all aspects of daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance, and special projects as assigned. Leads...

Nutrition Assistant - Per Diem/PRN

  • West Orange, NJ (20 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • West Orange, NJ (20 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities A Nutrition Assistant performs numerous duties related to patient menu systems....

Food Service Worker - Food & Nutrition - (HPW) - PT - Varied

  • Pennington, NJ (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Pennington, NJ (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology....

Food Service Worker-PD Day-Dietary-Management-Rahway-NJ

  • Rahway, NJ (8 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (8 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Job Title: Food Service Worker Location: RWJ Rahway Department: Dietary-Management Req#: ... Status: Per Diem Shift: Evening Pay Range: $17.04 - $17.04 per hour Pay Transparency: The above...

Food Service Worker (Full Time)

  • South Orange, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • South Orange, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location : Seton Hall University - 400 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079. Note: online applications accepted only....

Food Service Worker (Full And Part Time)

  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

4,300 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational experience driven by top culinary, nutrition...

Food Service Worker (Full And Part Time)

  • Newark, NJ (18 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (18 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

4,300 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational experience driven by top culinary, nutrition...

Food Service Worker - Middletown School Nutrition

  • Middletown, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Middletown, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

Join our school nutrition team as a Food Service Worker and help serve healthy meals that fuel learning and fun every day!...

Food Service Worker - Keansburg School Nutrition

  • Keansburg, NJ (14 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Keansburg, NJ (14 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

Join our school nutrition team as a Food Service Worker and help serve healthy meals that fuel learning and fun every day!...

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Salary for Nutrition Services Aide Jobs in Edison, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Nutrition Services Aide positions.



Highest Education Level

Nutrition Services Aides in Edison, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.5%
High School or GED
17.6%
Master's Degree
15.3%
Associate's Degree
8.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.4%
Doctorate Degree
1.4%
Some College
1.4%
Some High School
1.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Nutrition Services Aides in Edison, NJ
1-2 years
40.0%
Less than 1 year
30.0%
2-4 years
23.3%
4-6 years
6.7%



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